Replacing the DL220-3 model, the 160-horsepower DL220-5 provides the productivity and performance that operators have come to expect from Doosan wheel loaders. Doosan DL220-5 wheel loaders are driven by a powershift transmission. The fully automatic transmission - with three selectable transmission modes - utilizes a vehicle control unit (VCU), which means the engine's computer and transmission control system constantly communicate with each other to reduce fuel consumption and increase performance.

The DL220-5 wheel loader falls in the 150 to 175-horsepower size class, and is powered by a Doosan DL06 diesel engine without the need for a diesel particulate filter (DPF). The compact, maneuverable wheel loader is ideal for a variety of applications, such as commercial building, residential site development, road construction and maintenance, land improvement / water control, crop and livestock production, snow removal and scrap handling.

Like its predecessor, the DL220-5 is manufactured with a standard Z-bar lift-arm linkage, and is ideal for scooping, loading, carrying and general construction tasks. For operators requiring additional dumping capabilities, the DL220-5 is also available, for the first time in this model, with a new high-lift Z-bar configuration, extending the dump height 18 inches above the standard DL220-5. This configuration is ideal for loading material into high-sided trucks or high hoppers, building stockpiles or handling solid waste. Applications include livestock production facilities, cement plants, scrap and recycling centers, landscaping centers (loading mulch) or wastewater transfer stations.

Cab enhancements

Doosan DL220-5 wheel loaders feature cab enhancements that include a better, adjustable steering column to provide more legroom, ease of operation and more floor space. Also inside the cab, a new fuel consumption gauge informs operators of how much fuel the wheel loader is using in real time. Updates to the keypad on the dashboard make it easier for operators to push buttons, review and adjust settings, and clean and maintain the keypads.

Visibility within the cab and around the wheel loader has been improved, too. Two rear LED lamps, working more efficiently than the prior lamps, provide better rear visibility when working at night. Lastly, an adjustable sun visor allows operators to limit direct sunlight inside the wheel loader cab for improved operating conditions.

Doosan continues to offer its forward-neutral-reverse (FNR) joystick control / gear selector as standard equipment for greater operator comfort. The operator can switch between forward, neutral and reverse without removing his or her hand from the controls, simply by pressing the joystick buttons.

Routine service made easy

Ease-of-maintenance updates from the DL220-3 to the DL220-5 include additional oil sampling ports to improve preventive maintenance procedures. In addition, various fluid pressures are now viewable from the dash panel, allowing monitoring from the cab.

An adjustable auto-shutdown feature in DL220-5 wheel loaders helps operators save valuable fuel during non-working conditions. Operators can configure the idle time before auto shutdown, from 3 to 60 minutes. When enabled, the feature will shut down the wheel loader's diesel engine when the preset idle time is met.

Uptime protection features include a fuel filter separator with double filtration that is easily accessible behind metal panels that protect internal components. The high efficient engine air cleaner prevents abrasive particulate matter from entering the engine's cylinders. Thick wheel loader lift-arm plates provide strength without sacrificing visibility, and the plates, chassis and joints have been analyzed using finite element techniques to confirm the components' durability.

Limited-slip differentials

With this standard feature, the DL220-5 wheel loader has more traction when digging, grading or loading trucks. Limited-slip differentials help with these tasks and come standard on the DL220-5 wheel loader. To maneuver in tough terrain, the limited-slip differential allows the wheel with the most traction to receive the proper torque, providing superior tractive effort to ensure operators can keep working, even in soft or wet ground conditions.

Selectable work modes

DL220-5 wheel loader operators can choose between three work modes that adjust the loader's performance to the application and deliver the right balance of power and fuel economy. The operator simply pushes a button to toggle between the following work modes:

Doosan Infracore Construction Equipment America, headquartered in West Fargo, North Dakota, markets the Doosan brand of products that includes large excavators, wheel loaders and articulated dump trucks. With more than 160 heavy equipment dealer locations in North America, Doosan is known for an unmatched dedication to service and customer uptime, and durable, reliable products. Doosan is fast becoming a global force in heavy construction equipment. Doosan Infracore Construction Equipment America is a subsidiary of Doosan Infracore Bobcat Holdings Co., Ltd., a wholly owned subsidiary of Doosan Infracore Co., Ltd. For more information on Doosan products, visit DoosanEquipment.com.